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The Alcohol Conundrum...in which Uncle Duke walks the tight rope
If we are to believe the current narrative, there are many among us who have become a little too fond of Happy Hour. And it is not...
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Jun 15, 20226 min read


Diana and Dr. Duhart...Caleb and Beau
On my short list of people for whom I have a deep and abiding respect, I include Diana. She is on that list for a number of reasons, but...
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Jun 15, 20225 min read


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William Elder
I have been spending a fair amount of time with my Ancestors of late. Hours at a time, actually. Dwelling with them, learning their names...
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Mar 16, 20227 min read


Mr. Haydon’s Father
I don’t often think of my Grandpa Haydon. He died before I was born. But I did last night. I woke up in the middle of the night and...
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Mar 16, 20224 min read


Into The Belly of the Beast...in which Uncle Duke looks inward
I had another colonoscopy last week. It was way cool. I can’t remember a more memorable morning actually. I’m already looking forward to...
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Mar 16, 20225 min read


Sexburgers
I have many issues with the cabinet picks of He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. All of my objections are, I might add, well-reasoned and logical....
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Mar 16, 20226 min read


City Rhapsody
I have rhapsodized ecstatically about The City before, and I have a feeling I am about to do it again. And my intent here is not to...
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Mar 16, 20226 min read


Outlaws
I confess I find a certain liberation and not-a-little strength in our re-classified status as ‘Radical Leftists’. Personally it allows...
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Mar 16, 20224 min read


Romantic Poet
I am a Romantic Poet by birth. Though I be proud of it, I claim no more credit than I do for being born left-handed. They were both...
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Mar 16, 20225 min read


The Stinking Residue of Vietnam
I did not go to Vietnam. Although I was of an age when many of my generation did. And to explain why I did not would be a long story. A...
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Mar 16, 20226 min read


Broken China...in which Uncle Duke tries to mend the Past
A box can hold more than a thing. A box can hold memories. It can hold sweetness and anger and despair and love and heartbreak. Sometimes...
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Mar 16, 20225 min read


The Buddha in the Buzzard
I find lately that I am wildly envious of turkey vultures. More so this Spring than ever. I suppose it comes from watching them soar...
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